Cristian Romero, Xavi Simons suspended - no further changes to squad expected for Palace trip

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Thomas Frank loses Cuti Romero and Xavi Simons to suspension and doesn't expect any changes in squad availability in terms of fitness as we prepare to face Palace on Sunday (4.30pm UK).

Xavi and Cuti both received red cards in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Liverpool and will sit out the trip to Selhurst Park.

Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are currently on duty at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie remain sidelined. Better news saw Radu Dragusin back on the bench to face Liverpool after recovering from a serious knee injury sustained in January.

Asked about possible availability for Palace - five days away - at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Thomas replied: "It's the same before the Liverpool game- everyone available then will be available for Crystal Palace."

Asked for the latest on Deki and Dom, Thomas reiterated his message before Liverpool. "I'll be very happy when I can announce that they are part of the squad."